While abs “pop” through diet, they need to be strengthened through exercise. Here are 7 of my favorite exercises I use to strengthen my core using the kettlebell. #1) Kettlebell swings This dynamic hinge involves a core squeeze at the top of the motion. This swing also requires core stability throughout the arc of the kettlebell. I didn’t think swings

Weight Loss Medications Chances are, you’re probably familiar with weight loss medication brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound. These are types of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 drugs for short). GLP-1 is a hormone your gut naturally produces that helps regulate appetite, digestion, and blood sugar. These GLP-1 drugs were first used for diabetes treatments and then in recent years

The ROI of a Walk The British Journal of Sports Medicine studied the impact of low physical activity on life expectancy. Here’s the question they asked… What happens to life expectancy if someone increases physical activity? Here’s what they found. Walking can add years to your life. On average, each 60 minutes of walking adds 169 minutes to life expectancy

Simplifying Nutrition Here’s a simple way to approach nutrition. I call this the 3-2-1 Rule. 3 parts of your plate 2 cups of water before you eat 1 eating window Let’s break each down. 3 Parts Of Your Plate Here’s a simple way to structure your plate for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This ensures a balance of protein, fiber, fats,

50+ Years of Drinking Stopped Overnight I have a cool grandfather. We call him “Papa”. He turned 80 recently. You’ll find him watching NASCAR, cleaning his truck, or tinkering around in his garage with one of his snowmobiles. His entire life he was a beer drinker. He had a bit of a health scare a few years ago. And so

It’s The Murph Wonderful Time of Year Every Memorial Day, crazy guys all over the country want to do the “Murph” workout. This is a CrossFit Hero workout that celebrates Navy SEAL Michael Murphy. Here’s the workout: 1 mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 body-squats 1 mile run Oh and you do it with a 20 pound weight vest.

The Step Challenge In March of 2025 the guys in the LF Coaching program competed in a step challenge. In 4-weeks, over 5 million steps were logged by the entire group. That’s 2,200+ miles of walking. To put that in perspective, 5 million steps is about the equivalent of the Appalachian Trail. Lots of good steppers in that crew. Here

Solving for Efficiency in the Wrong Way Time has always been one of my biggest challenges with exercise. I remember a particular season in 2018-2019 where I travelled 30%+ for work with 50-60+ hour work weeks. Some days I just had 20 minutes to exercise. Some days just 10 minutes. So… I went to my buddy YouTube or Google and

A Weight Loss Lesson From a Roundhouse Kick to the Face Back in high school, I trained in a branch of martial arts. Sparring was always one of my favorite things we did at the dojo. One day I got to spar one of the adult blackbelts. This guy was about a foot taller and 30 pounds heavier than me.